The reinvestment in our infrastructure in shopping is an important and powerful message to the Japanese travel industry and consumer.

We might buy some Japanese snacks, but we surely don't pick up a fresh squid, or crab to take home. So, it's about the atmosphere and some simple purchases.

The Japanese will love it, and hopefully will plan to spend more time here in Hawaii.

Q: Can sarcasm travel electronically? A: Case in Point: Jason Lindquist.

I think the travel and being on the road so much the last three weeks finally caught up to us. The kids didn't have enough gas. We didn't have another gear to go to. We kind of ran out of magic here at the end.

I've always thought about coaching, but with the boys and my family I don't want to travel right now. I never wanted to call anybody, but for someone to offer it and it's local. ... This will be a great opportunity to help out as much as I can.